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Farinata (Ligurian Bread/Snack) Recipe

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Farinata: A Taste of the Italian Riviera The first time I tasted farinata, I was wandering the narrow, sun-drenched streets of Genoa. The aroma, a tantalizing mix of nutty chickpeas and olive oil, wafted from a tiny hole-in-the-wall sciamadda. I bought a wedge, still warm from the oven, and as I bit into its crispy … Read more

Ligurian Buridda (Italian Fish Stew) Recipe

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Ligurian Buridda: A Taste of the Italian Coast The scent of the sea always brings me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. Every summer, as kids, we’d eagerly anticipate our trip to the Italian coast, knowing that her Buridda would be waiting for us. The aroma of garlic, thyme, and simmering tomatoes, mingled with the briny … Read more